Other pulses n.e.c. production in Mozambique
In 2024 Mozambique produced 321,693 t of other pulses n.e.c., the 3rd largest in the world (7.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 50%. The record was 430,000 t in 2022. Area harvested: 453,755 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 321,693 t
- World rank
- 3 of 106
- 10-year change
- +50%
- Record
- 430,000 t
- 2022
Other pulses n.e.c. in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.2%
- 6.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 1.1 (−34%)
- kg per person
- 9.29
- world 0.55
- 10-year change
- +50%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 575,960 | 12.9% |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 429,231 | 9.6% |
| 3 | Mozambique | 321,693 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Spain | 287,990 | 6.5% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 267,972 | 6.0% |
Map of world production of other pulses n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 321,693 | −5.4% | 453,755 | 0.71 |
| 2023 | 340,000 | −21% | 483,136 | 0.70 |
| 2022 | 430,000 | +36% | 615,592 | 0.70 |
| 2021 | 316,333 | +15% | 450,908 | 0.70 |
| 2020 | 275,968 | +25% | 403,666 | 0.68 |
| 2019 | 220,261 | +1.0% | 324,519 | 0.68 |
| 2018 | 218,065 | +0.7% | 322,708 | 0.68 |
| 2017 | 216,606 | +0.5% | 320,289 | 0.68 |
| 2016 | 215,567 | +0.5% | 318,233 | 0.68 |
| 2015 | 214,497 | +0.2% | 319,498 | 0.67 |
| 2014 | 214,110 | +4.4% | 334,973 | 0.64 |
| 2013 | 205,000 | +7.9% | 340,000 | 0.60 |
| 2012 | 190,000 | −3.7% | 320,000 | 0.59 |
| 2011 | 197,347 | −3.7% | 312,989 | 0.63 |
| 2010 | 205,000 | +5.1% | 315,000 | 0.65 |
| 2009 | 195,000 | +2.6% | 300,000 | 0.65 |
| 2008 | 190,000 | −9.5% | 290,000 | 0.66 |
| 2007 | 210,000 | +7.7% | 320,000 | 0.66 |
| 2006 | 195,000 | +34% | 300,000 | 0.65 |
| 2005 | 145,000 | +34% | 240,000 | 0.60 |
| 2004 | 108,000 | −4.4% | 200,000 | 0.54 |
| 2003 | 113,000 | +0.9% | 215,000 | 0.53 |
| 2002 | 112,000 | +6.7% | 214,000 | 0.52 |
| 2001 | 105,000 | +5.0% | 205,000 | 0.51 |
| 2000 | 100,000 | +5.3% | 200,000 | 0.50 |
| 1999 | 95,000 | −34% | 190,000 | 0.50 |
| 1998 | 145,000 | −5.1% | 402,000 | 0.36 |
| 1997 | 152,806 | +8.4% | 393,102 | 0.39 |
| 1996 | 141,000 | +5.2% | 375,000 | 0.38 |
| 1995 | 134,000 | +41% | 365,000 | 0.37 |
| 1994 | 95,000 | +20% | 328,000 | 0.29 |
| 1993 | 79,000 | +41% | 291,000 | 0.27 |
| 1992 | 56,000 | −28% | 260,000 | 0.22 |
| 1991 | 77,704 | −16% | 295,617 | 0.26 |
| 1990 | 92,283 | +0.3% | 290,112 | 0.32 |
| 1989 | 92,000 | +2.2% | 285,000 | 0.32 |
| 1988 | 90,000 | +2.3% | 285,000 | 0.32 |
| 1987 | 88,000 | +2.3% | 280,000 | 0.31 |
| 1986 | 86,000 | +2.4% | 280,000 | 0.31 |
| 1985 | 84,000 | +2.4% | 270,000 | 0.31 |
| 1984 | 82,000 | +2.5% | 260,000 | 0.32 |
| 1983 | 80,000 | +14% | 255,000 | 0.31 |
| 1982 | 70,000 | +7.7% | 250,000 | 0.28 |
| 1981 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 200,000 | 0.33 |
| 1980 | 60,000 | +18% | 150,000 | 0.40 |
| 1979 | 51,012 | −22% | 122,369 | 0.42 |
| 1978 | 65,000 | −7.1% | 120,000 | 0.54 |
| 1977 | 70,000 | −6.7% | 120,000 | 0.58 |
| 1976 | 75,000 | 0.0% | 120,000 | 0.63 |
| 1975 | 75,000 | +7.1% | 120,000 | 0.63 |
| 1974 | 70,000 | +1.4% | 120,000 | 0.58 |
| 1973 | 69,000 | +1.5% | 120,000 | 0.58 |
| 1972 | 68,000 | +1.5% | 120,000 | 0.57 |
| 1971 | 67,000 | 0.0% | 120,000 | 0.56 |
| 1970 | 67,000 | +7.7% | 120,000 | 0.56 |
| 1969 | 62,196 | −5.4% | 120,000 | 0.52 |
| 1968 | 65,732 | +18% | 120,000 | 0.55 |
| 1967 | 55,618 | −14% | 120,000 | 0.46 |
| 1966 | 65,000 | −3.0% | 120,000 | 0.54 |
| 1965 | 67,000 | +4.7% | 120,000 | 0.56 |
| 1964 | 64,000 | −4.5% | 120,000 | 0.53 |
| 1963 | 67,000 | +4.7% | 120,000 | 0.56 |
| 1962 | 64,000 | −1.5% | 110,000 | 0.58 |
| 1961 | 65,000 | — | 135,000 | 0.48 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 237,668 t USD 152 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 94
- Imports
- 22 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 90 of 145
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other pulses n.e.c. in Mozambique?
Mozambique produced 321,693 t in 2024, 7.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of other pulses n.e.c.?
Mozambique ranked 3rd of 106 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Poland with 12.9% of the world total.
How has the production of other pulses n.e.c. in Mozambique changed?
It rose by 50% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 430,000 t in 2022.
What is the yield of other pulses n.e.c. in Mozambique?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (321,693 t from 453,755 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Mozambique export or import other pulses n.e.c.?
In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 237,668 t (USD 152 m) and imports of 22 t (USD 14,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Mozambique is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

